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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.97, 952.26 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.97, 952.26 and 428.07 is: 590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.97 : 952.26 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.97/952.26 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.97x = 952.26 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.97x = 407,633.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,633.94/689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.80

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